Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

If it's any consolation, none of any of that has happened since.

The Curse of Rejecting Lola.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

We were the band of choice for the Sundowner Motorcycle Club (gang). The stories I could tell about some of those gigs!

You should, if possibly not here. If only there were a way to create private groups...

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I've flirted with the idea of a 1.5 even though my left hand eventually gets cramps and sharp pain. It can; however, handle 1.6 or more. My thought process is 1.5 offers up more color and weight options, so once I get used to the bass, I can play it during gigs and still practice with my 1.6-1.75 basses.

1.5 is perfect for me, but up to 1.75" is fine. By 1.9, forget it.

 

[StephnG]

I tell ya, you just don't know when/where a Vintage Boryd is going to find you!
BTW a free set of flats to the first to identify the correct vintage

 

[Gaolee]

I’ve yet to find a 34” scale bass that doesn’t have at least one weak spot, usually on the G string around the 5th fret. I’d call it a weak spot if the fundamental note doesn’t sustain as long as the other notes one or two frets up and down from that note.

That said, I’ve run into a couple of Fender basses where it’s beyond weak, the fundamental note drops out in less than a second, I’d call that a dead spot. I don’t recall any of my Tbirds having that problem, although I don’t recall testing the BlingBird for it and it does have a Fender neck. I’ll have to check that one today.

I also haven’t noticed any weak or dead spots on my short scale basses FWIW.

That is exactly the spot. C or C#. It has notably less sustain than the notes around it. It can be dialed out up to a point.

 

[Thumper]

I know 1 PUP basses are in vogue here, I saw this one, maybe a Sadowsky, being played by Rodney O'Quinn of Foghat last night. Interesting use of the second PUP hole for a mute holder. He had great tone!

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I’ve always liked this cover (the subsequent controversy over it with the original artist notwithstanding).

I fell in love with the band because of this album, and the first song was part of it, my love for Cat's version not withstanding. But Don't Talk grabbed me and ravaged me like a lover.

Also, she had her eyes open more here than she did in some entire concerts at that point. I wonder if it was because they pushed that for TV or because there were fewer people staring at her. She was always one of my very favorite band fronters because she just did whatever the heck she wanted on stage and ignored the haters. Watching her dance was cathartic (and a lot like my dancing). YMMV.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Troll.

 

[Gaolee]

Maybe thats why Bruce Willis sold the car, who knows. But I’m with you on the interior (and exterior). I love the Nomads and 55 is my favorite year (before they started all the heavy chrome and painted insets). The only reason I haven’t put an offer down on it is the interior and exterior color schemes - I’m just not into powder puff blue and vanilla on cars. CAR on that car with a black interior would be the ticket for me. I also like black cars, but not on that one, it would look too much like a hearse.

Yep it is the color that holds me back. Not the fact that if you added up the purchase price of every car, truck, van, and motorcycle I have ever owned, it would total to less than the asking price.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

The downside to tabs is the lack of rhythm/timing that you get with notation. But yeah, as a starting place I’ll agree that they can be helpful. I keep thinking that one of these days I’ll post a list of all the resources I’ve found for free or low cost professional quality transcriptions. Almost all of them include notation on top and tab underneath.

Most of what I use chord charts for, I don't have to know the original bass line. I just have to come up with something that works. Since we're usually making the songs our own, it's perfect. I'll usually listen to the original (although I sometimes cringe at them). Occasionally I'll bass (sic) my part off the original, but I'm more likely to work a classic or other rock song bit into it if I'm not just making it up. Perfect situation for a natural-borned pantser.

 

[Gaolee]

I tell ya, you just don't know when/where a Vintage Boryd is going to find you!
BTW a free set of flats to the first to identify the correct vintage

I would guess it is a '64. Maybe a '63 or '65, but after that, you would be out of options.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

We know that’s pretty easy to do

Sorry. Brake lines gave out eons ago.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I trust gas station sushi more than this listing to be what the seller says it is...

...and at that price, tell me the actual year, give me a serial number and who's famous bass player hands it's been through.

Who cares? It's SUPER RARE!!!
And that sort of listing has gotta be SUPER EFFECTIVE, no?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Yes, so many conflicting realities - to begin with, it is rare, and being a '64 or '65 it would fetch a hefty price, but not quite that hefty. And then he thinks it's a Bicentennial, which would be worth less to anyone who knows anything. But hey - he'll deliver it in person. ???

I just don't understand how it could get zero bids. (scratches head in ironic)

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Correct. I loved mine but couldn't fit all my gear in it. Next vehicle was a 69 Ford Econoline Van.

I fell in love with the P1800 the first time I saw one-long before I saw "The Saint"-the series' name. Moore's character was Simon Templar, initials S.T.=Saint. Still a great looking car. If the lotto gods ever smile down on me, I'll get one.

I went through two very used 66 E100s from 1976-1978. When they ran, they could haula lot of gear. The first one came with two homemade 15" bass bins in the back; the previous owner had quit playing music and didn't want to mess with them.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I think the seller is spot on about it being very rare. I mean, how many high value 1960’s Tbirds are advertised as lesser value 1970’s birds with a buy it now price somewhere north of $18,000. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that fit that description before. He might have the only one in existence. And how could one pass up the opportunity to avoid FedEx and instead have it hand delivered anywhere in the world at no extra cost, that alone is worth a few thousand bucks. All in all, looks like a steal for somebody.

Ya have to wonder if "steal" isn't the right word. "I'm mildly illiterate and I'm advertising a non-existent bass to people who have lots of money - and are fine with me showing up on their doorstep to take their money."

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Right. Since it's Memorial Day Weekend, may I assume you-and others in Thunderbird Club-are celebrating by buying a new mattress, major appliance, vehicle, or Thunderbird in honor of our deceased veterans?
(There may be a touch of sarcasm in that question)
Not aimed at anyone 'cept the advertisers.

Memorial Day - the last major holiday before all the big US companies come out of the closet for Pride month (June). Then their rainbow turns red, white, and blue.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

We seem to have the knack to make things about ourselves. In this case, a gratefully solemn day turned into party in the back yard day. "Oh, and why don't we work on Monday again?" It's a long weekend with more time off and I get that (I'm going to hopefully enjoy the extra time as well in some way), but most under 40 couldn't explain why there is extra time off.

I remember my real dad (actually step), talking about being on the front lines in Korea and they would often count the planes going across the line and later count how many came back. Often it was a smaller number.

Dad and his brother whose middle name I bear were among those who eventually flew only one way. Dad eventually came home from the POW camp. Uncle Elliot was never found. MIA, presumed KIA. There are stories around both of the flights involved, but they would get me banned for politics.

-Miles Elliott O'Neal

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I’ve been watching this one, impeccable condition (although not completely original, but tastefully upgraded), great celebrity back story and provenance, plus you can get all your gear and the wife and kids and dog in the car at the same time. The perfect gig mobile!
Used 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad in Anaheim Hills CA
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As old school California as it gets.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

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